HomeMy WebLinkAboutTB 2024-040 Authorization to apply for a grant for Tutelo Ethnobotonac WalkMEETING OF THE ITHACA TOWN BOARD
April22, 2024
TB Resolution 2024- 040: Authorization to Apply for Funding through the 2024Tompkins County Municipal Parks and Trails Grant Program to create an ethnobotanic walk in Tutelo Park
Whereas, the Tompkins County Department of Planning and Sustainability has announced the availability of funding under the 2024 Municipal Parks and Trails Grant Program, which lists
Park or Trail Improvements (e.g., benches, trash cans, lighting, tree planting) as an eligible project, and
Whereas, the Town’s Conservation Board has interest in assisting with the developmentof an ethnobotanic walk in Tutelo Park and has started to work with a consultant (Stephen Henhawk)
on the project; and
Whereas, the Town of Ithaca estimates the total cost to develop, produce and install the first phase of the ethnobotanic walk signage (approximately 12 signs) and audio recordings to
be approximately $3,100; and
Whereas, grant applications are due by April 29, 2024; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, that the Supervisor of the Town of Ithaca, or designated representative, is hereby authorized and directed to file an application to develop an ethnobotanic walk at Tutelo
Park under the Tompkins County Municipal Parks and Trails Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $3,100, and upon approval of said request to enter into and execute a project agreement
with Tompkins County for such financial assistance to the Town of Ithaca.
Moved:Susie GutenbergerSeconded:Margaret Johnson
Vote:ayes – Gutenberger, Johnson, Howe, DePaolo and Levine